Breast reduction surgery reduces the weight and size of your breasts. It also elevates and reshapes the breast, to provide an optimal cosmetic result. The surgery will often help alleviate back and neck pain, increase your ability to exercise and improve self-confidence.
All breast reduction surgery is performed in hospital and requires a general anaesthetic that is managed by a specialist anaesthetist. The surgery takes approximately 2 to 3 hours and requires an overnight hospital admission. Your surgeon will carry out markings and measurements on your breasts immediately before the operation. The type of breast reduction and the specific placement of the scars will have been discussed in detail at your consultation. Surgery involves removal of breast tissue and tightening the skin, producing elevation of the nipple and reshaping of the remaining breast volume. Sometimes liposuction is performed at the same time. Drain tubes may be used during your surgery, they are removed prior to your discharge the next morning.
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